Dan Tiernan’s ‘Going Under’ is loaded with laughs and a surprising amount of empathy. Here’s a comedian with a perspective of the world that most of the audience won’t have. At the start of the gig Dan might seem very different but by the end of the gig he’ll surely seem hugely and powerfully relatable.
Review: Tasty Buns Baker, City Centre
I’ve an excuse to review one of my favourite bakers in Edinburgh, a city filled with great bakeries, so let’s talk about Tasty Buns.
Review: Goose73, a wine and gastro bar on Broughton Street
A new wine and Italian small plate bar with a lovely, pleasant and polite vibe on Edinburgh’s popular-with-foodies Broughton Street.
The Best Places to Get Ice Cream in Edinburgh
Girdy has been to many but not all of Edinburgh’s best ice cream shops and gelato parlours, and all in the selfless quest to guide hungry people to delicious frozen treats.
Review: SoftCore, an ice cream and dessert parlour at ESF
SoftCore offers delicious warm cookies and artisanal ice cream at fair prices, with generous hours and from the thumping beat of Edinburgh Street Food’s busy city centre location. Want to perk up any ESF meal? Add SoftCore.
Review: Ozen Street Food, a bao bun shack outside St James Quarter
There’s now a surprising number of bao specialists in Edinburgh! I’ll have to write up a top list at this rate, and when I do, you can count on Ozen Street Food being in it.
Girdy & Birdy Review: Educated Flea was a lesson in lavish cuisine
With delicious and sometimes unexpected food pairings, Educated Flea is not your run-of-the-mill restaurant but an amazing dining experience that’s really all about the food.
Review: The Howlin’ Hound, a hot dog joint near the city centre
The Howlin’ Hound is a vibrant pub, cocktail lounge, or hot dog joint with some exotic meats, friendly staff, and a pleasant vibe. Just around the corner from the city centre too.